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How the RIAA Works
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The Recording Industry Association of America's goal is to promote and protect the music industry. Learn about the RIAA in this article.
Wonder Woman's Dirty Secrets
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Wonder Woman's creator had a lot of dirty secrets. Learn all about Wonder Women's roots and how she changed through the years.
How the American Red Cross Works
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After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, most of us saw what the Red Cross can do -- and what it cannot do. But the Katrina disaster isn't the first sign of conflict in the ranks of this humanitarian organization. Learn about the functions and history of the American Red Cross.
How Crossbows Work
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The crossbow, a weapon popular with Wookiees, vampire slayers and some modern hunters, looks like a cross between a bow and a rifle. Learn how it was invented.
How Police Chases Work
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Learn how police officers train for pursuit driving, what equipment they use and what techniques give them an edge over fleeing criminals.
How Internet Folklore Works
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Cryptic chain emails started the Internet folklore phenomenon, but now there are some deeper cuts. Learn all about internet folklore at HowStuffWorks.
15 Video Games That Took Way Too Long To Make
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Making video games is a long, difficult, and costly process, especially at the highest tier of big-budget, "AAA" development. As such, gaming enthusiasts have long been accustomed to having to wait significant periods of time for their favorite games to reach store shelves, to the point where delays have become something that you just kind [...] The post 15 Video Games That Took Way Too Long To Make appeared first on Goliath.
How the Venice Tide Barrier Project Works
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It's a recipe for disaster: Venice is sinking, and the waters around it are rising. Can the controversial MOSE project save Italy's famous city with a series of aqua gates?
Do you know where in the world you can find these famous statues?
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Of the thousands of remarkable statues around the world, you may know where to find the Statue of Liberty, and maybe the Sphinx. But what about all the others? From The Thinker and Venus de Milo to the Olmec Colossal Heads and Moai, see if you can match the famous statue to where in the world you'd find it.
How the Crusades Worked
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The Crusades were religious wars. Find out what triggered the First Crusade and how the pope persuaded people to go on a crusade.